Key differences on Getting in
- 1
School of Visual Arts's yield is 11 pts higher than U. Portland's
Yield rate - 2
School of Visual Arts's SAT midpoint is 74 points higher than U. Portland's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Portland admits 89% vs. 93% at School of Visual Arts
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- School of Visual ArtsAccessible
- U. PortlandAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- School of Visual ArtsTest-optional
- U. PortlandTest-optional
How they read a record
School of Visual Arts
GPA and the high school record are required.
U. Portland
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | School of Visual Arts | U. Portland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why